I used both. I had an electric one, but I forget the brand and I had an Avent manual one. I loved the manual one. After awhile, I mostly just used the manual one. It wasn't as bulky to take places and I could use it just about anywhere. The electric one was convenient for getting both breasts done at the same time. But I kind of felt like a cow....hooked up to a machine and all. I probably will have both again this time around again. The Avent manual one was really comfortable and I was able to express so much milk with it. There was a short time where I had to pump exclusively (like a week) and the electric one was convenient then because of being able to express out of both breasts at the same time.

I used both. I had an electric one, but I forget the brand and I had an Avent manual one. I loved the manual one. After awhile, I mostly just used the manual one. It wasn't as bulky to take places and I could use it just about anywhere. The electric one was convenient for getting both breasts done at the same time. But I kind of felt like a cow....hooked up to a machine and all. I probably will have both again this time around again. The Avent manual one was really comfortable and I was able to express so much milk with it. There was a short time where I had to pump exclusively (like a week) and the electric one was convenient then because of being able to express out of both breasts at the same time.

A good electric one shouldn't hurt. Most have multiple speed and suction settings and you just adjust them until you're comfortable. If you plan on having to pump anything even approaching long term, I'd invest in an electric one. The last two times, I didn't work so I only had a manual pump and it didn't work well at all. I was actually able to get more milk out by just hand expressing. Also with the manual pumps, you tend to have the problem of your hand/hands tiring out if you're using them for a long period of time.

I would say if you're only planning on pumping here and there, you should be okay with a manual pump. If you're going to be doing it on a regular basis, I'd go for electric. I've been hearing good things about the Lasinoh electric one which is a lot cheaper than the Medela Pump In Style one.

A good electric one shouldn't hurt. Most have multiple speed and suction settings and you just adjust them until you're comfortable. If you plan on having to pump anything even approaching long term, I'd invest in an electric one. The last two times, I didn't work so I only had a manual pump and it didn't work well at all. I was actually able to get more milk out by just hand expressing. Also with the manual pumps, you tend to have the problem of your hand/hands tiring out if you're using them for a long period of time.

I would say if you're only planning on pumping here and there, you should be okay with a manual pump. If you're going to be doing it on a regular basis, I'd go for electric. I've been hearing good things about the Lasinoh electric one which is a lot cheaper than the Medela Pump In Style one.

I have both. An Advent manual pump and a Medulla electric pump. I used the manual at home off and on and the electric at work to quickly pump both at once. I actually found teh electric easier. It shouldn't hurt. I had a hard time with the manual but I think part of this was me learning and my hands getting tired.

I have both. An Advent manual pump and a Medulla electric pump. I used the manual at home off and on and the electric at work to quickly pump both at once. I actually found teh electric easier. It shouldn't hurt. I had a hard time with the manual but I think part of this was me learning and my hands getting tired.

I haven't used a manual pump, but I have used two electric ones and have to say they did not "hurt" me at all. But then again, nursing my son wasn't painful in the least, but I've heard for some women it CAN be pretty painful, so it probably depends on your boob/nipple sensitivity as well. With the pump, at first I felt a little like a cow, but I got used to it and really liked how I had both hands free so I could read/do whatever when I was pumping. With the manual ones you need both hands just to pump (as far as I can tell). I have also heard the electric ones are faster. But it really is just personal preference i guess. Good luck with your decision!

I haven't used a manual pump, but I have used two electric ones and have to say they did not "hurt" me at all. But then again, nursing my son wasn't painful in the least, but I've heard for some women it CAN be pretty painful, so it probably depends on your boob/nipple sensitivity as well. With the pump, at first I felt a little like a cow, but I got used to it and really liked how I had both hands free so I could read/do whatever when I was pumping. With the manual ones you need both hands just to pump (as far as I can tell). I have also heard the electric ones are faster. But it really is just personal preference i guess. Good luck with your decision!

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